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This resource summarizes the most authoritative evidence available on the effects of care practices carried out during pregnancy, childbirth, and immediately after birth, and in addition to ...
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This resource summarizes the most authoritative evidence available on the effects of care practices carried out during pregnancy, childbirth, and immediately after birth, and in addition to the details provided, the book concludes with six valuable tables that list the practices which are beneficial, those of unknown effectiveness, and those likely to be ineffective or harmful.Less

Many believe burnout of health care professionals to be the result of individual weakness when, in fact, burnout is primarily the result of health care systems that take emotionally ...
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Many believe burnout of health care professionals to be the result of individual weakness when, in fact, burnout is primarily the result of health care systems that take emotionally healthy, altruistic people and methodically squeeze the vitality and passion out of them. In this book, we tell the story of burnout of health care professionals, although we chose not to dwell on negative aspects of the story. Instead, we emphasize nurturing positivity and a hope for professional fulfillment, well-being, and joy and meaning in work. Realizing this narrative requires that health care professionals and administrative leaders work together to co-create the ideal workplace. Our aim was to provide the blueprint—eight Ideal Work Elements and 12 actions of an Intervention Triad (Agency, Coherence, and Camaraderie) designed to achieve this goal. The ultimate aspiration is esprit de corps—the common spirit existing in members of a group that inspires enthusiasm, loyalty, camaraderie, and engagement. This book provides a method for creating esprit de corps among health care professionals and, in so doing, provides strategies to reduce burnout.Less

Caesarean section has become the most common major operation in the world and, with the increasing number of caesarean sections being performed, there are many serious and long-term ...
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Caesarean section has become the most common major operation in the world and, with the increasing number of caesarean sections being performed, there are many serious and long-term healthcare implications for gynaecology, general surgery, neonatology, and epigenetics. Textbook of Caesarean Section is an informative and practical tool for practitioners performing obstetric care in all areas of the world. Accompanied by comprehensive videos illustrating the principal procedures in full, this title demonstrates in clear and expert detail the two alternative procedures for caesarean section and provides informative sections on the history of caesarean section and on standard practices. Written by a distinguished team of expert contributors from Europe and North America, Textbook of Caesarean Section carefully describes best current practice for caesarean section, as well as describing the other important and related issues that surgeons must be aware of, such as anaesthesia, prevention of complications of surgery, reproduction after caesarean section, and perinatal outcomes. Including detailed sections on the anatomy of the pelvis, global perspectives on caesarean section, and evolutionary implications as well as practical details of the procedure, this extensively illustrated text is an informative tool for practitioners at any level. The accompanying online videos have been made to a high standard of clarity by accomplished surgeons specializing in caesarean section and ensure that readers of this book gain an in-depth understanding of the techniques involved.Less